Eso Guide To Stats

Elder Scrolls online hasn't even been released yet and is already developing a reputation for doing things differently than most MMOs. While the game will have many of the classic MMO tropes, such as classes, quest lines, and PvP, it is definitely taking a different approach to these MMO staples. One aspect of MMOs that ESO is turning upside down is the way basic stats are handled. To give you some idea of what to expect, here is a brief ESO Guide to Stats.

How Are Stats Different in ESO?

The biggest difference between ESO and most other MMOs is the way stat improvement is handled. Most MMOs improve stats through either automatic sat increases when the character levels, or stat bonuses based on new skills the character gains. Automatic advancement based on leveling is completely out of the players hands, and while advancement based on skills gives the player some control over their stat growth, it ties their stats to their class and their skill choices.

These restrictions on stat growth run directly opposite of ESOs commitment to creating a game with the maximum character versatility possible. Instead, ESO is treating stats like their own skill line. Health, Stamina and Magicka are the crucial stats for ESO characters, and as they level up characters get on point specifically to spend on their stats. This allows characters to customize their stat advancement.additionally, it makes coordinating stat advancement will skill placement one of the most important parts of building a strong character. ESO guides will need to give special attention to this aspect of character building if players are to get the most benefit from the guides.

Basic Stats

Health

A character's health is the amount of damage they can take. Argonians and Nords both have racial abilities that boost health. A character building up their Health will gain access to additional abilities that further boost their ability to resist or heal damage. Health will be most useful for characters geared towards tanking, but will also be important for any character who will be in the thick of the fighting.

Stamina

Stamina is how much energy a character has to put into physical activity. Attacks, blocks and stealth are some of the actions that use up stamina, and stamina can also be used by class abilities. The Nightblade class as several abilities that boost Stamina, which is useful because most Nightblades will run through Stamina fairly quickly. Argonians also have racial abilities that speed stamina recovery.

Magicka

ESO's version of Mana, Magicka is the energy you use up when casting magic spells. Obviously Sorcerers will run through Magicka fairly quickly, but Nightblades and Templars can also use high levels of Magicka depending on how they are built.While some general assumptions can be made about which classes and play styles will most benefit from different stats, the versatility of both the classes and stats means that depending on your goals and personal play style, any stat combination can work with any class. A good ESO guide can be helpful in finding the best combination for what you want, but ultimately you need to decide what works for you and your character.